| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $36.54 | 10.695% | $40.448 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.90 | 6.281% | $84.9185 | $84.92 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.76 | 8.203% | $205.326 | $205.33 | $205.35 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.37 | 13.843% | $170.0473 | $170.05 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.82 | 4.537% | $178.5701 | $178.57 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.42 | 7.406% | $263.5958 | $263.60 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.49 | 13.730% | $127.9349 | $127.93 | $127.95 | $127.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.30 | $1,070.8406 | $1,070.85 | $1,070.85 | $1,070.70 | |